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A former police officer from Kent has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with murdering his wife at her hair salon. Ivan Esack, of Rosewood Avenue, Ashford, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during a first appearance at Canterbury Magistrates' Court.

A man is due to appear before Magistrates this morning, charged with the murder of a hairdresser. 33-year-old Natalie Esack owned the hair salon in Ashford where she was found with multiple stab wounds on Monday. Ivan Esack was charged last night.

Ivan Esack, aged 38, of Rosewood Avenue, Ashford, has this evening been charged with murder after the body of 33-year-old Natalie Esack was found at her hairdressing business in High Street, Ashford, on Monday morning. He is due to appear before magistrates in Canterbury tomorrow.